Staten Island Bowling Hall of Fame to welcome 10th class

The Staten Island Bowling Hall of Fame will be inducting its 10th class during festivities on Sunday at the Staaten in West Brigthon.

Jim Elliott will receive the Ben McNevich Award while Helen Dillon has been tabbed the Gloria Simonson Award winner as both awards salute lifetime service to the sport.

“Jim has kept tournament bowling alive and well on Staten Island for the last 35 years which is a tribute to him, actually. His tournament is one of the finest tournaments running around now,” said Hall of Fame vice president John Eadicicco about the New Year Singles Classic.

“Helen was a tireless worker in women’s bowling who gave her all for the (former) SIWBA (Staten Island Women’s Bowling Association) and always had time for all bowlers. She was also a great bowler in her own right,” added Eadicicco about Dillon who garnered nine SIWBA titles before her death in 1998.

Mitch Weinberg and Bobby Garzone will also be inducted for men’s superior performance while Chris Cipriano will be inducted for women’s superior performance. Mike Pellegrino Sr., Michele Savini and Rudy Tafuri will all be inducted for meritorious service while Garett Gersh and Alex Spoto will be recognized with Jackson Smith Youth 300 Awards.

Lastly, PBA Hall of Famer Johnny Petraglia will make an appearance at the dinner, which will run from 6 to 10 p.m. The cost is $60, which includes an open bar, and more information can be found by contacting Eadicicco at 917-838-1717 or e-mail JEadicicco2@si.rr.com.